heatwave

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A 16-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in a lake during the recent heatwave could not swim, an inquest has heard.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Muhammed is one of at least 17 people who died after getting into trouble in open water during the recent heatwave.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Some climatologists fear summer events like the World Cup and Olympic Games are just one heatwave away from a major weather-related tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

She said the family had gone out during the heatwave and "we were so happy playing with our daughter Vrumi".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Meditatively Campian watched the line of light as it dropped lower and lower, soon to flood the valley with its fierce heatwave.

From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram